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Acclaim
Acclaim for the Confederacy echoed loudly in the southern states as the news of the bombardment and fall of Fort Sumter reached Norfolk. Russell, a journalist traveling aboard the steamer Georgiana, initially failed to grasp the enormity of the event. The previous night had been restless for him, as he struggled with distractions and discomfort, watching other passengers indulge in early morning cocktails. The atmosphere on the ship contrasted sharply with the gravity of what was unfolding, highlighting…-
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A Wife’s Disappointment
A Wife’s Disappointment unfolds amid rising tensions in Washington, where a newly formed "Select Committee" takes center stage in investigating the growing suspicions of treason within the government. The "Committee of Five," which includes two Republicans, two pro-Union Democrats from the North, and one Southern Democrat, is tasked with uncovering any threats that might undermine the Union’s stability. This committee, propelled by information from Edwin M. Stanton, the newly appointed attorney…-
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A Toast
A Toast marks a pivotal moment in American history, beginning with the ceremony on April 14, 1865, when President Abraham Lincoln’s flag-raising at Fort Sumter symbolized the nation's recovery from the Civil War. This event occurred exactly four years after the fort had fallen under Confederate control, and four years after its evacuation by its original commander, Major Robert Anderson. Despite Anderson's desire for a low-key observance, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton orchestrated a grand public…-
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A Solemn Council
A Solemn Council unfolds on February 4 as Lincoln's preparations for his journey to Washington coincided with intense political activity surrounding secession in Virginia. A recent election in Virginia revealed that the majority of the state's delegates favored remaining in the Union, a position reinforced by Lincoln's appointed representative, William Seward, who believed additional compromises would be necessary to maintain this support. This hopeful sentiment was further supported by results from…-
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A Signal at Christmas
A Signal at Christmas unfolds in South Carolina during the holiday season of 1860, as the state's secession convention takes center stage, issuing a declaration outlining its reasons for breaking away from the Union. Central to the argument was the issue of slavery and states' rights, which were viewed as being under constant threat from the federal government. Delegate Christopher G. Memminger spoke passionately about the Union's failure to uphold the rights of slaveholding states, citing broken…-
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A Rumor of Plaid
A Rumor of Plaid captures the dramatic and secretive journey of President-elect Abraham Lincoln to Washington, D.C., on the eve of his inauguration, setting the stage for the turbulence that would soon grip the nation. A New-York Times reporter described Lincoln's arrival on February 25 as nothing short of magical, noting that the city was "agreeably surprised" by his unexpected and stealthy entrance. The president-elect, wearing a Scotch plaid cap and a long military cloak, appeared unrecognizable, which…-
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A Proper Commander
A Proper Commander found himself thrust into a challenging and tense environment in Charleston in November 1860. Colonel John L. Gardner, tasked with overseeing U.S. Army forces in the region, felt an increasing sense of unease as the threat of secession loomed large. Gardner was charged with managing several military installations, the most notable of which was Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island, a post historically linked to Edgar Allan Poe. However, the fort's purpose had shifted, and it was poorly…-
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A Little Treason
A Little Treason unfolded on January 9 when Edmund Ruffin, stationed in Tallahassee to observe Florida's secession convention, learned that the Star of the West had attempted to reinforce Fort Sumter. This news struck a decisive blow to the convention's proceedings, causing those previously hesitant to support secession to embrace it with full vigor. The following morning, the vote to secede passed with overwhelming support, 62 to 7, signaling Florida's commitment to the Southern cause. Ruffin wasted no…-
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A Confidential Visit
A Confidential Visit unfolds between December 11 and 14, with Major Anderson at Fort Moultrie caught in the rising tensions that define the increasingly volatile political climate of Charleston Harbor. As tensions escalate and the threat of conflict looms, Captain Truman Seymour, a seasoned artillery officer with experience in combat, arrives at the fort to deliver a memorandum outlining a detailed defensive strategy. Seymour warns Anderson of the likelihood of deceptive tactics being used by the…-
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A Boat in the Dark
A Boat in the Dark set the stage for an event that would forever alter the course of American history. In the early hours of April 12, 1861, during a stormy night, a small boat carrying four enslaved rowers and three Confederate officers made its way to Fort Sumter. The fort, under Major Robert Anderson’s command, had been transformed into a formidable stronghold but was significantly undermanned with only seventy-five soldiers. These soldiers were facing dire conditions as food supplies had been cut off…-
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